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Leone 1947 GN055 Explosion
Updated: April 2026
Editor Score 7.25/10
Training Velcro Beginner
$75.90
Prices vary by retailer and size.
Sizes
10oz12oz14oz16oz
Material Buffalo leather (sleeve/back), PU (palm)
Origin Italy · Made in Pakistan
Closure Velcro
Color
Performance Metrics
Wrist Support
7/10
Knuckle Protection
6/10
Padding
90% Flex PU, 10% Basic PU
Durability
8/10
Value
8/10
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Bottom Line
Long-running Leone bag/pad workhorse. Buffalo back, PU palm, flex-PU padding. Strong daily training value at $75.
Strong price-to-performance for its tier.
Where to Buy
Intended Use
Who This Glove Is For
The Leone 1947 GN055 Explosion is a long-running mid-range training glove from Leone's catalog. Construction uses buffalo leather sleeve and back with PU palm, paired with a hybrid 90% Flex PU / 10% Basic PU padding for impact absorption with give. Boxing-focused design (not multi-discipline). The Explosion has been a Leone staple for years — affordable, durable enough for daily bag and pad work, and available in multiple sizes and colors. It's a solid step up from pure-PU entry gloves without reaching premium-tier price.
Who It's Not For
- Sparring (lighter knuckle padding)
- Pure leather purists
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Buffalo leather sleeve and back
- Hybrid Flex PU padding system
- Catalog staple — long track record
- 3 colors, 4 weights
- Strong value at the price point
Cons
- PU palm, not full leather
- Knuckle padding leans soft
- Boxing-only design (no kickboxing/Muay Thai optimization)
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